I love Chicken Tortilla soup, aside from Clam Chowder is the only soup that I really love. This recipe is really simple but is full of flavor and yummy. Great for a cold night and it makes a lot so it is also great for having people over or bringing it to a pot luck.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
1 cup white hominy
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
crushed tortilla chips
sliced avocado
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped green onions
Directions
1.In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
2.Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.
The soup turns out to be pretty thick so if you like it really soupy. add more chicken broth or water. I would also reccomend simmering for 45 to an hour instead of only 10 minutes. You can leave out the hominy or substitute pinto beans for black beans etc., make tweaks so it is to your liking. It also isn't very spicy so if you like a little kick add some more chili pepper or add jalepenos. I also reccomend a dollop of sour cream or nonfat yogurt on top.
Please to enjoy!
Love chicken tortilla soup! Drop in some avacado cubes for an extra bit of creaminess. So good! You interested in an easy White Turkey Chili recipe?
ReplyDeleteI love chicken tortilla soup too! I make one super easy after making a broth from chicken breast and thighs (bones in, removed later) and then just adding some spices (cumin and taco seasoning and chili powder) and canned corn, tomatoes, black beans and el pato.
ReplyDeleteThe other one is a tomato and chipotle/onion/garlic base that is pureed together, with all extras on the side (this is perfect if you are cooking for vegetarians and meat eaters, since the broth is veggie and you can add chicken to your bowl if you want.
What's really delectable is making your own tortilla chips by frying tortillas in hot oil to crumble on top. SO delicious when home made and fresh, but totally dangerous.
Um Girls, you both need to email me these recipes! And Madison just last night I was talking about finding a turkey chili recipe so yes, yes, yes!!
ReplyDeleteDone!
ReplyDeleteWhite Turkey Chili
ReplyDelete•1 onion, chopped
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
•2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
•1 tablespoon ground cumin
•1 tablespoon dried oregano
•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•ground cayenne pepper to taste
•ground white pepper to taste
•3 cans cannellini beans
•5 cups chicken broth
•2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1.In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
2.Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.